Post Editing Toolbar
v0.2.1by glutaminefree · updated 12 years ago
This plugin implements the toolbar for more comfortable post controls.
- Rank
- #35,491
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.8K
- 1,779 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post Editing Toolbar at a glance
Post Editing Toolbar is a WordPress plugin by glutaminefree with 10+ active installs, the #35,491 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.2.1 came out on Aug 17, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 123 plugins tagged “toolbar”, it ranks #60. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post Editing Toolbar |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#35,491 · up 4,399 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #35,491 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #40,842 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #37,592 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #47,804 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #44,293 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #44,315 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #37,090 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #34,800 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #39,890 |
Growth %
Average +0.58% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.57% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +36.36% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +7.14% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 8, 2014
- Last updated
- Aug 17, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post Editing Toolbar
How many websites use Post Editing Toolbar?
Post Editing Toolbar is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #35,491 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post Editing Toolbar been downloaded?
1,779 times in total since 2014.
When was Post Editing Toolbar last updated?
Version 0.2.1 came out on Aug 17, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Post Editing Toolbar compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post Editing Toolbar’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Post Editing Toolbar still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Post Editing Toolbar have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Post Editing Toolbar?
The plugins most like Post Editing Toolbar, by the tags they share, are ShowID for Post/Page/Category/Tag/Comment (7K+), Admin Menu Editor (300K+) and Post Type Switcher (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 1.8K |
| Author | glutaminefree |
| First released | Aug 8, 2014 |
| Version | 0.2.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 17, 2014 |
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